A growing number of people in Canada and globally are physically inactive, the World Health Organization said in a new study, calling it a “silent threat” that needs greater attention. Data published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Tuesday showed that more than a third (31.3 per cent) of the global adult population —…
Whether dining at a restaurant or getting your nails done, most Canadians likely expect at the end of the service you may have to tip — but with the high cost of living, a majority of people are now giving a thumbs-down to the idea of tipping. “They’re already charging me $7 for a latte…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frozen coconut product is being recalled in three Canadian provinces over concerns about salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Thursday for Hải Yen Ocean Swallow brand’s frozen shredded young coconut. One lot is being pulled from distribution in Alberta, British Columbia,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 9, 2024 10:39 am Updated August 9, 2024 10:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin has been belatedly awarded an Olympic silver medal in a ceremony at the Paris Games. Drouin stood alongside American Erik Kynard, who…
Some Canadians looking to break into the housing market are now able to get 30-year mortgages, a bid from the Liberal government to make owning a home feel more affordable. Experts who spoke to Global News say that while some homebuyers are likely to see their borrowing power increase because of the new regime, the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s unemployment rate held firm at 6.4 per cent in July amid a relatively steady month in the labour market. Statistics Canada said Friday that total employment was “little changed” last month. Some 2,800 jobs were lost in July, the agency said. That marks the second consecutive…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Do-it-yourself Canadians fixing up their homes this summer should “immediately stop using” certain paint products that have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns. Health Canada issued the recall on Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as well as Varsol’s paint thinner….
American voters and the rest of the world are about to get to know Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz a lot better. The two-term Democratic governor was tapped by U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris to be her presidential campaign running mate on Tuesday, ending an accelerated search for a vice-presidential candidate as the race to the White…
A day on the water turned into a terrifying ordeal for a Spruce Grove family. Brandon Ryan and six-year-old Valerie both suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after a day on the water at Wizard Lake near Calmar in July. Valerie and Ryan were on a wakesurfing boat, at the back on the swim platform, when he…
Contentious changes to how capital gains are taxed in Canada will bring in billions less in revenue for the government than Ottawa was expecting when it tabled the 2024 federal budget, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The PBO on Thursday tabled a probe of Liberal measures to hike the inclusion rate on capital gains…
